Ugly Betty

American sitcom set in the offices of a fashion magazine run by the publisher's son and his plain-Jane secretary - neither of whom know anything about the fashion world. America Ferrera and Eric Mabius star

Ugly Betty

Parental Guide

Underdog heroine is a model of charm and appeal.

Consumerism

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Drinking, drugs, & smoking

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Language

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Positive messages

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Positive role models

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Sex

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Violence

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Parents need to know that this hour-long comedy is set in the competitive, materialistic world of a high-fashion magazine called Mode. Several characters -- most of whom are pretty over-the-top -- consequently exhibit poor values and iffy behavior (scheming, corporate one-upmanship, petty meanness to those who don't fit in, etc.). By comparison, delightful main character Betty stands out like a cheerful, hardworking beacon. Unabashedly proud of her working-class roots and eclectic taste in clothes and accessories, Betty is a great role model for teen girls who worry about fitting in.

Season 4 Episode 5:

Plus None

Matt asks someone to be his "plus one" at Wilhelmina's fundraiser; Daniel hires Natalie to be his assistant, making Betty feel obsolete; Amanda keeps a secret from Betty; Daniel discovers that his mother has a history with Cal Hartley.

Season 4 Episode 3:

Blue on Blue

Betty strives for a scoop with a new designer; Marc enlists clueless Amanda and Matt in his effort to sabotage Betty; Daniel attends bereavement sessions, where he meets Natalie (Jamie-Lynn Sigler), who takes him out for the night.

Season 4 Episode 2:

The Butterfly Effect - Part Two

Daniel's distress takes a toll, while Betty tries to run her own Mode photo shoot; Amanda bonds with Helen (Kristen Johnston), Daniel's new temp; Wili tries to protect a loved one; Hilda turns to Marc for help.

Season 4 Episode 1:

The Butterfly Effect - Part One

A new job proves less than ideal for Betty when she learns she is working for her ex and sharing an office with an enemy. Plus, she is also forced to fight off Marc, who is desperate to steal her new position. Meanwhile, Daniel is lost without his trusty assistant at his side, and Wilhelmina has problems in and out of the office. Lynn Redgrave guest stars.

Season 4 Episode 1:

The Butterfly Effect

Betty starts her new job as associate features editor and deals with resentful co-workers; bullies prey on Justin; Wilhelmina harbors a secret; Daniel's distress takes its toll, while Betty tries to run her own Mode photo shoot.

Season 3 Episode 23:

Curveball

Season 3 Episode 23:

Curveball; The Fall Issue

Henry comes back to New York just as Matt and Betty get ready to move in together; Daniel is invited to appear on "The View"; Marc and Betty compete for the same job; Wilhelmina threatens to reveal Claire's secret.

Season 3 Episode 22:

In the Stars

Season 3 Episode 21:

The Born Identity

Baby William is kidnapped just as it appears billionaire Calvin Hartley (David Rasche) will give the magazine the money it needs; Archie (Ralph Macchio) asks Hilda to be a part of his latest political campaign.

Season 3 Episode 17:

Sugar Daddy

Season 3 Episode 16:

Things Fall Apart

Betty makes a surprising discovery when a YETI assignment has her and Marc analyzing Mode's finances; Betty deals with increased attention from Matt and discovers that Henry has posted unexpected news on Facebook.

Season 3 Episode 8:

Tornado Girl

Betty needs to stop an issue of Mode from shipping that could cause a PR nightmare for the magazine; after the city turns down Hilda's permit for a legal business, she starts a clandestine beauty salon.

Season 3 Episode 7:

Crush'd

Betty tries to get the attention of her cute neighbor; Betty's life gets complicated when a suddenly homeless Amanda becomes her temporary roommate; Marc hesitates when Cliff suggests they move in together.

Season 3 Episode 3:

Crimes of Fashion

Season 3 Episode 2:

Filing for the Enemy

Wilhelmina offers Betty a job at Mode as her assistant; Daniel discovers that he faces a custody battle if he wants Daniel Jr. to stay in the U.S.; Hilda's romance with Coach Diaz heats up; Christina gets suspicious of Stuart's true motives.

Season 3 Episode 1:

The Manhattan Project

Betty makes a decision about what to do with her life; Ignacio gets a new job; Wilhelmina's manipulations force Daniel into making changes of his own; Wilhelmina and Alexis appear on "Live With Regis and Kelly" to promote the new issue of Mode.

Season 2 Episode 18:

Jump

Gio makes Betty an incredibly romantic offer, as Henry pops a proposal of his own; Betty finds herself playing center field at the charity softball game where Wilhelmina tries to strike out Naomi Campbell.

Season 2 Episode 17:

The Kids Are Alright

Still missing Henry, Betty fights her attraction to Gio; Hilda tries to get Coach Diaz to notice her; Amanda agrees to do a reality show with her father, rock legend Gene Simmons; Wilhelmina makes a triumphant return to Mode.

Season 2 Episode 9:

Giving Up the Ghost

Season 2 Episode 8:

I See Me, I.C.U.

Wilhelmina plots her next moves in the wake of the Meade-Slater nuptials; Betty tries to make things right with Daniel; Henry uses his charm to get the weekend receptionist (Mo'Nique) to let him in after hours.

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Season 2 Episode 5:

A League of Their Own

Betty tries Internet dating and gets asked out on a bowling date; Marc finds himself attracted to someone who is not his type; Danny and Alexis ready themselves for dinner with stepmom-to-be Wilhelmina; Justin ditches school.

Season 2 Episode 4:

Grin and Bear It

Betty cheats in her writing class and submits another woman's story, which was intended for Mode; amnesia makes Alexis forget how to act like a woman; a top advertiser issues an ultimatum to Daniel; Amanda uncovers a secret from Wilhelmina's past.

Season 2 Episode 3:

Betty's Wait Problem

Betty finds herself distracted by Mode's new sandwich guy, who both annoys and intrigues her; the Mode-ites prepare for the social event of the season; Wilhelmina plots to get her wedding back on track.

Season 2 Episode 2:

Family/Affair

Betty does not know what to do when she finds out that Wilhelmina's new bodyguard (Rick Fox) is taking the job to a whole new level; Bradford uses Alexis' amnesia to rewrite family history; Hilda comes to terms with recent events.

Season 1 Episode 15:

Brothers

Season 1 Episode 14:

I'm Coming Out

Betty hustles to ensure Mode's runway show goes off without a hitch during New York's Fashion Week; Christina prepares for the debut of her own designs; a shocking revelation abruptly halts Mode's show.